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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicWrestling Federation of India

Topic: Wrestling Federation of India

Wrestler taken to WFI office adjacent to Brij Bhushan’s official residence for ‘scene re-creation’

Wrestling Federation of India office is like an annexe to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's house. 3 of 6 complainants in case have detailed incidents of sexual harassment at WFI office.

Dawood, Babri, TADA: Brij Bhushan Singh’s escapes from law and what makes the WFI chief so powerful

The BJP MP has had 38 cases against him & has been booked under TADA, UP’s Goondas Act & Gangsters Act. He was never convicted. He has now been accused of sexual harassment by women wrestlers.

At Muzaffarnagar mahapanchayat, khaps say ‘ready for a second farmers’ agitation’ to support wrestlers

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait says farmers will request a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu and request her intervention. A second mahapanchayat to be held in Kurukshetra Friday.

World wrestling body condemns police action on protesting wrestlers, threatens to ban WFI

Expressing disappointment, the United World Wrestling (UWW) threatened to suspend the federation if WFI elections are not held within 45 days.

We’re against dirty system, other sportspersons’ support will make protest stronger, says Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat, who is among the wrestlers leading the protest against the WFI chief at Jantar Mantar, says support from the country keeps them going.

History sheeter with no convictions — muscle power & the alleged crimes of Brij Bhushan

Despite facing 38 cases, Brij Bhushan is yet to see conviction in even one of them. His aides face charges of links with land mafia & illegal possession of property.

‘Please make us talk to the PM,’ say wrestlers after late-night clash with ‘drunk’ Delhi cops

The international medal winners are protesting against wrestling body chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.

‘Bigger than Olympics’. Wrestlers brave heat, mosquitoes, abuses to mount Nirbhaya-like protest

The wrestlers protests against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations is now snowballing and wrapping in farmers' anger and Jat pride too. Haryana's Khap panchayat leaders are also joining in.

Why is so much being done to save Brij Bhushan, asks Priyanka Gandhi after she meets protesting wrestlers

The Congress general secretary met the protesters Saturday. Committees are a way to deflect conversation, she says about inquiry panel looking into allegations against WFI chief.  

Priyanka Gandhi meets protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, calls for WFI chief Brij Bhushan’s ouster

'I don't have any expectations from the PM, because if he had been concerned about these wrestlers, then he would have at least called them and spoken with them,' says Gandhi.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.